Homing receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005350",
  "term": "Homing receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell surface receptor that mediates the directed migration of cells, particularly leukocytes, to specific anatomical locations. These receptors recognize and bind to specific ligands, often adhesion molecules or chemokines, expressed on the endothelial cells lining blood vessels in target tissues. This interaction guides the cell to extravasate and enter the tissue.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "leukocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1177 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homing-receptor/"
}